Didn't know I was part of a movement...
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:36 am
Growing up in the Midwest with walking the mall and Jordache blue jeans, I never felt I fit in with my sensible boots and Garanimals type wardrobe. Into my 20's and 30's, family made fun of my second-hand golf clubs at the fancy country club. Or the wrinkled face I'd get when my Mom would come to visit and find the same 2 outfits in my closet that I wore to work over and over again. No mention of the gardening or running gear. "Oh honey, let me take you shopping...."
Later, I used my so-called stockpile (of money) to take several years off work to travel and live abroad. Worked a little more then took off again to care for those same family members when they needed help. As my stockpile decreased ever so slightly over the years, I decided to learn some new tech skills, and in my 50's I'm looking to go find a data position somewhere and see what that's all about.
What I've learned is that even though I grew a pretty think skin in opposition to the American attitudes and spending sprees of the 80's, 90's and beyond, finding a book and a forum that speaks to the way I think has been magical. A huge sigh of relief actually. I'm looking forward to participating and learning even more.
Later, I used my so-called stockpile (of money) to take several years off work to travel and live abroad. Worked a little more then took off again to care for those same family members when they needed help. As my stockpile decreased ever so slightly over the years, I decided to learn some new tech skills, and in my 50's I'm looking to go find a data position somewhere and see what that's all about.
What I've learned is that even though I grew a pretty think skin in opposition to the American attitudes and spending sprees of the 80's, 90's and beyond, finding a book and a forum that speaks to the way I think has been magical. A huge sigh of relief actually. I'm looking forward to participating and learning even more.